Paracetamol Prescribing at ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,791
Total Quantity
315.8K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-12.8%
ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,791 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,374 to the NHS. This is 12.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,791 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,374 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,791 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -12.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.